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Campbell facing decision over broken nose

This afternoon, the England defender will see a specialist to
determine whether it is essential immediately or can be deferred
until the end of the season. If surgery is necessary Campbell will
be out for a week.

"Sol's nose is broken," confirmed Arsène
Wenger in an exclusive video interview with Arsenal TV Online on
Thursday afternoon. "He sees a specialist today [Thursday]. He
has no breathing problems but the surgeon has to decide whether he
has surgery now or whether we should wait until the end of the
season.

"If he needs surgery now it is at least a week out. It is
three weeks without any risk but I feel he could play after one
week."

The injury is an unhappy postscript to a disappointing evening
at Fratton Park. The visitors went ahead and had ample opportunity
to extend their lead. However Portsmouth pegged them back midway
through the second half. It makes the visit of West Brom on
Saturday even more important.

"We don't have any other major problems from last
night," said Wenger. "I rested a few players so we'll
see who can come back. Apart from Cole, Clichy, Cygan and Lauren
then everyone should be available."

Arsenal TV Online subscribers will be able to see the full video
interview on Friday morning. In it, Arsène Wenger talks about:
Emmanuel Adebayor's chances at Fratton Park, playing catch-up
in the race for fourth place and the big weekend for Tottenham and
West Brom.

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